by Michael Delaney | May 17, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Medicaid, Nursing Homes
The Illinois Senate recently passed the Nursing Home Residents’ Quality of Care Initiative (SB 1510, SA #1), which calls for a stricter enforcement of the State’s minimum staffing requirements, heightened public transparency of nursing home violations, and...
by Amy Delaney | May 15, 2019 | Aging, Elder Law, Nursing Homes
As an advocate for someone in rehabilitation or in a nursing home, it is important to prepare to participate in a care plan conference. A comprehensive care assessment can become the contract between the facility and the resident. Major changes in the nursing...
by Michael Delaney | May 13, 2019 | Aging, Attorney News, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Guardianship
In emergencies, the court can appoint a temporary guardian. The court will appoint a temporary guardian when necessary for the immediate protection of the person or his or her estate. The term emergency guardianship means you are requesting the court to appoint a...
by Amy Delaney | May 10, 2019 | Aging, Elder Abuse and Exploitation, Elder Law, Nursing Homes
“A mother is your first friend, your best friend, your forever friend.” With mother’s day right around the corner, the best and only thing you can give her is your time. Spending some time with mom can help improve her health and over all help her feel great...
by Amy Delaney | Apr 30, 2019 | Aging
Social connection is the experience of feeling close and connected to others. It involves feeling loved, cared for, valued, and forms the basis of interpersonal relationships. I believe the importance of social connection is vital to our health and well-being....
by Michael Delaney | Apr 28, 2019 | Aging
Imagine your dream home – not much unlike your current home, only you would take out that wall in the kitchen or really open-up the living room for entertaining. Now imagine moving about your dream home in a walker or a wheelchair, imagine having to reach...
